ZIP code 68978
Where is ZIP code 68978?
Superior, Nebraska
Nuckolls County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68978 belongs to Superior, Nebraska in Nuckolls County. 68978 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 402, 531 and 785. About 2,284 people live in the 68978 area, where the median household income is $65,764. The closest ZIP codes are 66970 (Webber, 7 mi south), 68943 (Hardy, 8 mi east) and 68961 (Nelson, 11.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 68978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Superior |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531, 785 |
| Coordinates | 40.0315, -98.0779 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 689 |
Population and income in 68978
| Population | 2,284 · higher than 78% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · higher than 65% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.2 years · higher than 61% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $65,764 · lower than 67% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,826 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $83,700 · lower than 92% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $663 a month |
| Housing units | 1,167 |
| Households | 1,012 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 152.13 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68978. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68978
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66970 | Webber, KS | 7 mi S | Standard |
| 68943 | Hardy, NE | 8 mi E | Standard |
| 68961 | Nelson, NE | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 68974 | Ruskin, NE | 13.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 66964 | Republic, KS | 14 mi SE | Standard |
| 68942 | Guide Rock, NE | 14.2 mi W | Standard |
| 68325 | Byron, NE | 16.8 mi E | Standard |
| 68964 | Oak, NE | 17 mi NE | Standard |
| 66936 | Burr Oak, KS | 17.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 66942 | Formoso, KS | 18 mi S | Standard |
| 66956 | Mankato, KS | 18.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 68957 | Lawrence, NE | 19 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68978 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68978
123 MAIN ST
SUPERIOR NE 68978
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bostwick and Cadams: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68978-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68978?
- 68978 is a Superior, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68978 in?
- ZIP code 68978 is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68978 in?
- 68978 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68978?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68978 use area codes 402, 531 and 785.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68978?
- About 2,284 people live in ZIP code 68978, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68978?
- The median household income in 68978 is $65,764 a year, lower than 67% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68978?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68978 are 66970 (Webber, 7 miles), 68943 (Hardy, 8 miles), 68961 (Nelson, 11.7 miles) and 68974 (Ruskin, 13.2 miles).